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Grizzlies announce that Jaren Jackson Jr.’s renegotiation and extension is complete

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr.’s signing of a $239.9 million deal that keeps him under contract for the next five seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies finally became official Sunday, one day after the team reached a buyout agreement with guard Cole Anthony to facilitate the move.

Jackson is now under contract through 2029-30, after renegotiating the final year of his current deal and getting a raise to $33 million for the coming season. The extension kicks in in 2026-27, starting with a salary of $46.2 million.

The sides reached the agreement two weeks ago, but the Grizzlies needed to clear the space required to make the move happen before Jackson could actually sign the contract. He averaged 22.2 points and 5.6 rebounds for the Grizzlies in 74 games this past season and was an All-Star for the second time in his Memphis career.

A three-time All-Defensive team pick — and the 2023 NBA defensive player of the year — Jackson has averaged 18.5 points and 5.5 rebounds in 407 career games with Memphis.

Jackson had surgery for a turf toe injury earlier this month and will be re-evaluated likely sometime around the start of training camp this fall, though the Grizzlies haven’t given any indication how long he will be sidelined to start the season. He suffered the injury in his right foot during offseason basketball activities, the team had said, adding that he is expected to have a full recovery.

Locking up Jackson is part of a plan by Memphis to continue building around him and star point guard Ja Morant. Memphis was swept by eventual champion Oklahoma City in the first round of the playoffs in April.

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July 14, 2025
Why Vivianne Miedema was left out by Andries Jonker – and why it was the right call

Back in 2003, renowned Dutch manager Co Adriaanse’s AZ side had just lost an Eredivisie game to Roda JC 5-1. His tactics inevitably came under scrutiny from journalists.

But Adriaanse hit back, and argued that his side had been better on the day, had created the better chances and should have won the game. He coined a phrase that has become famous in Dutch football: “scorebordjournalistiek”, or scoreboard journalism. In other words, working backwards from the result and analysing the game inaccurately.

That phrase came to mind when watching another Dutch side concede five last night, in Basel.

The Netherlands needed to beat France by three goals to progress to the knockout stage of the Euros. Andries Jonker, in his final game as Netherlands coach, took the brave decision to leave out Vivianne Miedema, who recently scored her 100th international goal. And the Netherlands ended up losing by three goals. From that, it seems clear that Jonker’s approach backfired.

But that would be scoreboard journalism. So here’s a different interpretation of events: Jonker was entirely justified in not playing Miedema.

The Netherlands’ record goalscorer has, sadly, been desperately off the pace at Euro 2025. She’s looked dreadfully sluggish, unable to go in behind the opposition, and has often miscontrolled balls that have come her way. It’s not that Miedema is ‘finished’, it’s simply that she’s had two years of serious injury problems, has often been used in midfield since moving to Manchester City last summer, and isn’t in the right condition to offer certain qualities. And this was a fixture against a dynamic, high-tempo side who leave space in behind. Therefore, the Dutch required someone who could play at a high tempo, and also make constant runs to sprint onto long passes. That was not Miedema.

Therefore, Jonker went for Lineth Beerensteyn, renowned as one of the quickest players in the competition, and she constantly made runs in behind the defence as the Netherlands went direct. And, by and large, this worked very well.

After falling behind, the Dutch equalised through Victoria Pelova, from a move that started with a lofted ball in behind France towards the onrushing Beerensteyn. Then they went ahead when Pelova raced in behind onto a good pass, and played a cut-back towards Beerensteyn, sprinting to the near post. It resulted in a scrappy own goal, but the Dutch were attacking with far more speed than in their previous two games. And they were, throughout the first half, outplaying France.

Jonker looks on after his side’s defeat to France (Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

“They gave us problems with their long balls,” admitted Laurent Bonadei, the France manager, after the game. “They played long passes and we had to retreat.”

At left-back, meanwhile, Jonker surprisingly omitted Barcelona’s Esmee Brugts, a converted attacker and not yet the most reliable defender. He instead deployed his regular right-back Kerstin Casparij on the left, and she proved capable of crossing with her left foot, but more importantly defended well against the dangerous Delphine Cascarino in the first half. A 2-1 half-time Dutch lead was fully deserved.

The problem of course, was that 2-1 wasn’t enough for the Netherlands. They needed two more goals. So they played with an urgency and an aggression that allowed France chances to break. And France are very good on the break.

After a sloppy concession to make it 2-2, France seized their chance with an eight-minute burst and found themselves 4-2 up. By that point, the game was over. The group was decided. The Dutch were going out. The concession of the fifth goals makes the performance look disastrous — and it was ironic that it came from a harshly awarded penalty after foul from Casparij, who had otherwise defended excellently.

“I look at one game at a time, and I look for players to give the best opportunity to give win,” Jonker said after the game.

“I don’t consider age, status or past performances. I look at the moment and I approached the game against France from that perspective: what we needed, and that’s why we changed four players.” And, more pertinently, that’s why he left out Miedema.

For a moment in the second half, it seemed Miedema would be summoned from the bench. She and Jonker spent 30 seconds discussing the matter while gazing at the play unfolding in front of them. But, as Jonker explained afterwards, he was realistic about the situation. His side needed to score several goals. It was impossible. There was no point Miedema taking risks when she’s nowhere close to peak fitness.

Jonker’s time with the Netherlands is now over, but Miedema’s is hopefully not. She has often explained that she prefers playing in a deeper position rather than as a pure goalscorer, and she’s a less explosive player than during her peak goalscoring years. The presence of Bunny Shaw means she’s likely to be a second striker at City, if not necessarily a pure midfielder. Working out her precise role will be among the main tasks for two incoming managers: City’s new boss Andree Jeglertz, who coached Denmark at this competition, and the Netherlands’ new coach Arjan Veurink, currently assistant manager of England.

Really, it was England rather than France who eliminated the Dutch from Euro 2025. That 4-0 defeat in Zurich was a terrible result that broadly reflected the balance of play. But this loss to France did not. 5-2 looks embarrassing on the scoreboard. But journalism, as Adriaanse said 24 years ago, should be about more than reflecting the scoreboard.

(Top photo: Daniela Porcelli/Getty Images)

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July 14, 2025
Data centre NTT DC REIT makes tepid debut after Singapore's biggest IPO in 4 years – Reuters
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July 14, 2025
CPSC Monitor (July 14, 2025) – Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI)
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July 14, 2025
Prada Rethinking Its Version of India’s Leather Sandals After Backlash

Prada is rethinking how it’s selling its new leather sandals after facing backlash on social media.

An Indian state commerce department said in a Saturday statement that the Italian fashion brand has agreed to collaborate with Indian artisans to create a “Made in India” collection.

This comes after Prada debuted flat-soled leather sandals, with a thin strap connecting the toe ring to the central belt, on June 22 at its 2026 spring/summer menswear show in Milan.

The sandals bore a striking resemblance to the Kolhapuri chappal, a style of handcrafted leather sandal made in India’s Kolhapur city, in the central state of Maharashtra. The Kolhapuri chappal is widely available across Maharashtra and is sold in small, independently owned artisan shops.

According to an interview the BBC conducted with a Kolhapuri chappal artisan, the sandals cost $8 to $10.

Prada’s website did not include a price tag for the Kolhapuri-style leather sandals, but other sandals sold by the brand start at $750, with some costing upward of $1,000, per its website.

The shoes quickly triggered backlash from South Asian users on social media, who said Prada was appropriating the traditional design without due credit. Prada does not have any retail outlets in India.

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In response to the backlash it had received, Prada told the BBC in June that it had “always celebrated craftsmanship, heritage and design traditions,” and was “in contact with the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture on this topic.”

On Saturday, the chamber posted on X that it held a successful meeting with Prada representatives on Friday, which ended with an agreement to work on a “Made in India” collection of Kolhapuri sandals.

“The next step will be for Prada’s supply chain team to meet a range of artisanal footwear manufacturers,” the company said in a statement to Reuters.

Representatives for Prada and the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture did not respond to queries from BI asking for details about the new collection and when it would be launched.

Prada’s stock price has been down nearly 25% since the start of this year. However, it reported strong first-quarter results, with a 13% increase in net revenues in the latest quarter compared to the year before.

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July 14, 2025
Depression Is Often Stealthy. Here’s How to Help Your Peers
Medical students face a variety of mental health problems but could be reluctant to seek help. In fact, research reveals that medical students are more likely to experience anxiety, burnout, and depression.

Both the academic demands and the clinical environment are of concern for medical students, and some are overwhelmed, sleep-deprived, and experiencing ongoing stress and pressure.

Some medical students could be dealing with depression but masking the realities of their outward mental health. In a profession rooted in care and prevention, it’s advised that medical students should take reasonable measures to flag any dramatic signs that a peer could have depression. Here are action steps to take if you notice a peer struggling.

Signs to Watch for

The typical signs of depression — being visibly sad, stepping back from social activities, and a change in demeanor, can certainly be indicative of mental health challenges, but these symptoms can vary from person to person.

“Certainly, the above examples could indicate depression, but missing classes could also be a sign that a student is isolating or not functioning as per normal routine,” stated Anjali Kala, LISW, a therapist with behavior health at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland. “If a peer is noticeably not performing up to their normal capacity, including grades and project outcomes, not showing up for classes, these could be red flags.”

She further noted that lack of interest is another symptom of withdrawal and could indicate that one is not motivated, has difficulty concentrating, and may be feeling hopeless. “The expression of hopelessness could indicate lack of support or even thoughts of ending one’s life,” she said.

Medical students should also notice physical shifts of peers which may be a sign their friend is depressed.

“Lack of sleep, looking fatigued all day, or a change in one’s hygiene and self-care can also indicate lack of interest in oneself and giving up,” cited Kala. “A depressed peer may have a change in appetite, where they do not eat regularly, or the opposite, eating more than usual, including significant weight loss or gain.”

Why It’s Important to Be There

Peers get a perspective that professors, staff, and administrators may not see. So if you believe a peer is spiraling downward with depression, it is advisable to act.

“The risks of not getting involved are that the individual may decline in their mental health, and they could be reaching a crisis,” Kala said. “It’s better to err on the side of caution and intervene, with hopes of helping and prevention.”

Gregory Scott Brown, MD

According to some studies, the prevalence of depression among medical students hovers around 19%, which means it’s affecting 1 in 5 students. “Since medical school often attracts high-achieving students, some students with depression may not feel comfortable seeking professional treatment on their own,” said Gregory Scott Brown, MD, psychiatry clerkship director at the University of Houston in Houston and chair, council on communications at the American Psychiatric Association. “Sometimes, a fellow student may be the first person a student feels comfortable speaking to about their feelings.”

Here are some guidelines:
- Approach the student. Initiating a conversation with a student you are concerned about can be helpful, especially if you are close to the student and you feel comfortable listening to their concerns. “However, if at any point you are worried about the safety of a classmate, conveying your concerns to a faculty member like your clerkship or pre-clerkship director can be useful as well,” Brown said.
- Elevate your concerns. If this needs to go further than the peer reach-out, refer your concerns to a dean, professor, or other staff, advised Kala with Cleveland Clinic. “Many medical schools are set up to advocate and promote wellness and have counselors in place or a path to refer a student,” she said.
- Tap resources. Some medical schools may have policies in place for how to report concerns about a classmate, so it’s best to check with your institution if specific policies are in place, Brown added.
Why It Matters

Mental health concerns like stress and burnout can quickly turn into depression if not caught early, Brown said.

“However, the good news is that with appropriate supports in place like student groups, campus-based counseling centers, and peer-to-peer check-ins — medical school, while challenging, can be an intellectually and emotionally rewarding experience,” he said.

With treatment, most people — including medical students — get better, Brown said. “No one has to suffer in silence.”

For any student reading this who is experiencing suicidal thoughts call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
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July 14, 2025
Prevalence and risk factors of sarcopenic dysphagia in elderly hospitalized patients: a retrospective cohort study based on data from a comprehensive geriatric assessment system | BMC Geriatrics

The study shows that the prevalence rate of SD is 20.2%, significantly higher than the prevalence rate (4.0%) obtained by WY Li et al. [5] using a random effects model for meta-analysis. There is no significant statistical difference between the prevalence rate of men and women(21.7% for men and 19.1% for women). This result is inconsistent with the systematic evaluation results of WY Li et al. (5% for men and 15% for women). The prevalence rates of the 10 included literature ranged from 2.27 to 65.45% [9, 22,23,24,25]. Firstly, the research subjects include elderly people in emergency hospitalization, rehabilitation, long-term care institutions, and communities, while Nagano et al. [26] research subjects only include old women who underwent hip fracture surgery; Secondly, there are significant differences in the methods used to evaluate swallowing function and skeletal muscle included in the literature; Thirdly, among the 10 articles, 8 are from Japan, 1 is from South Korea, and 1 is from Türkiye, so regional bias cannot be ruled out. Although we obtained a lower prevalence rate than Sakai, K et al. [27] who used the same evaluation methods (CC, WST) (20.2% vs. 35.1%), but we included a larger sample size (3134 vs. 245); This may be the reason for the difference. Therefore, further verification is needed in a wider population. Although the assessment methods for sarcopenia and swallowing disorders were different in these studies, their final conclusions emphasized the strong correlation between swallowing disorders and sarcopenia.

Comparison with previous studies

Our study confirms previous research findings that SD is associated with aging, low BMI, frailty, malnutrition, oral weakness, and comorbidity in patients. Age has been identified as an independent risk factor for SD [28, 29]. To verify this viewpoint, we conducted a stratified analysis of age and found that the difference in incidence rate between the 65–74 age group and the ≥ 85 age group (5.7% vs. 37.8%) was significantly increased.

compared to the previous studies, we new found that SD was also related to marital status, educational level, main caregivers, income, psychology, etc. Divorced, widowed, or single older patients have a higher incidence of SD than while married individuals indicate a higher quality of life [30, 31]. Most studies have reported a positive correlation between marital status and health, and the research results are consistent across different cultures and countries. Gender has a significant impact, with males exhibiting greater health benefits than females [32]. The incidence rate of illiterate patients is significantly higher than that of other cultural levels, and the level of education is closely related to the patient’s cognitive level and self-care ability. Low educated individuals have limited understanding of diseases, and may overlook the adverse effects of oral health, nutrition, and other factors on diseases, which also indicates lower levels of healthcare [33]. The incidence rate of patients who need professional care is 4.7 times that of patients who can take care of themselves. Being able to take care of themselves means higher self-care ability and more activity, so their risk of muscle reduction is lower. Patients with monthly income exceeding 10,000 RMB have an increased risk of SD. The possible reason is that high-income patients are more likely to have access to high-quality living and high-level medical care, resulting in longer lifespans [34]. Therefore, the real risk of SD for these older patients is not income itself, but the age increase brought about by high income. It is not economic income that affects the prevalence of SD, but age that affects SD [35].This speculation requires further research to verify.

Research has found that SD is closely related to patients’ daily habits and abilities. Reduced self-care ability, lack of participation in community activities, and lack of housework were independent risk factors for SD. Self-care ability reflects the patient’s independent activity ability, the worse the self-care ability, the lower the activity ability, the higher the incidence of disease. The incidence of SD in patients with regular daily activities and physical exercise was significantly lower than that in patients who basically did not take part in outdoor physical exercise, community activities, housework and irregular life, indicating the importance of older people to strengthen daily exercise and maintain healthy and positive living habits in preventing the occurrence and development of SD, which also verified the role of lifestyle medicine in reversing and preventing diseases [36]. Surprisingly, non-drinking and non-smoking patients showed a higher prevalence rate than those who smoked and drank. However, in China, there is a significant gender gap in alcohol consumption and smoking, and gender bias cannot be ruled out.

SD is related to the physical health status of patients. Low BMI, frailty, poor oral health [37], are independent risk factors for SD. The impact of oral health on the prevalence of SD has been confirmed by previous studies [38, 39], however, according to Japanese diagnostic algorithm for SD, the tongue pressure is an important indicator to comfirm whether it has SD or not. The tongue pressure detectors is too expensive to widely use in the institution, therefore there need a simple and cheap tool to know the swallowing muscle strength. Our study used Zhao’s Chinese version of the Brief Oral Health Status Examination (BOHSE) [10] score to describe oral health. This table has 10 entries, including lymph nodes, lips, tongue, mucosa, gums, saliva, natural teeth, artificial teeth, number of chewing teeth, and oral hygiene. Each project is graded from 0 (normal) to 2 (problematic), with scores ranging from 0 to 20. The higher the score, the more severe the oral problems. Our study result showed that the total score of BOHSE will increase the risk of patients suffering from possible SD by 1.144 times increasing each score. Poor oral health, also known as oral debilitation [40], includes diseases such as tooth loss, dry mouth, inflammation of oral soft and hard tissues, which may lead to a decrease in the amount and quality of food intake, causing malnutrition and a reduction in skeletal muscle throughout the body, ultimately resulting in swallowing disorders, forming a vicious cycle, and overall deterioration of the patient [41, 42]. Given the severe situation and harm of poor oral health, the World Health Organization has identified it as an important public health issue worldwide [43]. The European Elderly Oral Health Policy Recommendations provide early oral health management for the older people [44].

Aging, decreased self-care ability, lack of participation in community activities, avoidance of household chores, low BMI, frailty, and poor oral health are independent risk factors for SD in our study which is consistent with the main risk factors for sarcopenia (age, nutrition, activity, disease, oral weakness, etc.), but our research also found that certain demographic characteristics, daily habits, and psychological cognitive disorders of patients are closely related to SD. This reminds us that when evaluating and intervening in SD, we should not only pay attention to the patient’s physical illness, but also to their individual differences, lifestyle habits and abilities, as well as psychological and cognitive issues. So as to reduce the incidence rate of SD, improve the self-care ability and quality of life of older patients, and reduce the medical finance and family economic burden. However, becaese of the lack of definite SD (due to the absence of DXA/BIA and tongue pressure data) weakened the specificity of the research results. Future research should use standardized SD standards to validate these results.

As a relatively new concept, SD has not been formally introduced in China and lacks unified diagnostic criteria. Currently, there is no large-scale population study on it. It is feasible for us to use CGA data and a SD diagnostic algorithm developed by Japanese researchers to diagnose SD, laying the groundwork and making efforts for research in this field. The advantage of this diagnostic algorithm is that it can diagnose very likely or possible SD without assessing swallowing muscle mass, its disadvantage lies in the inability to diagnose specific SD, as it is currently impossible to accurately assess swallowing muscle mass and determine its cutoff value. This may lead to biased research results.Therefore, more research is needed to optimize and improve this diagnostic algorithm, and to unify relevant evaluation tools, such as integrating DXA, BIA, Tongue pressure assessment and imaging examination. The use of this diagnostic algorithm should be improved, and all qualified clinical medical personnel should be able to use the tool correctly to promote the research and management of SD in clinical practice, and to improve the evaluation and intervention rate of SD in clinical practice.

Limitations

This study is a retrospective cohort study based on single center CGA data from Southwest China, with a focus on elderly hospitalized patients in the geriatric department. The results may not represent the prevalence of SD in the entire elderly population in the country. According to the Japanese diagnostic algorithm, SD is divided into three types (definite, very likely, and possible). However, due to the lack of DXA or BIA data, or even tongue pressure, the study did not include definite sarcopenic dysphagia. And the current study has not yet determined the critical value of swallowing muscle mass, According to the diagnostic algorithm, it is impossible to diagnose definite dysphagia without evaluating swallowing muscle mass. Due to the lack of the above objective data and other issues, and the subjective evaluation data have a certain impact on the diagnostic results, our study only investigated the possible SD and analyzed its influencing factors, which may not show the overview of SD in China. Although there are these limitations, our research has focused on this field earlier in China, providing reference and assistance for future related research. More multicenter studies are needed in the future to validate, improve, and optimize SD diagnostic tools, establish SD diagnostic standards in China, and promote screening, diagnosis, and intervention of SD.

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July 14, 2025
RBC lifts S&P 500 year-end price target to 6,250 – Reuters
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2. Bank of America Unveils S&P 500 Targets As Wealth Advisory Firm Says Investors Pricing In Goldilocks Scenario for Stock Market: Report The Daily Hodl
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July 14, 2025
Trump hopes for Gaza deal within a week, as sources allege Netanyahu stalling – The Times of Israel
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July 14, 2025
Apple Breaks Into Most-Watched Shows of 2025
Apple has secured a top-five spot in the most-watched streaming series with its original programming for the first time, Bloomberg reports.

According data from Nielsen, Apple TV+ claimed one of the five most-viewed original streaming titles in the United States during the first half of 2025. While Netflix maintained three of the top four positions and Amazon’s Reacher performed strongly in second place, Apple emerged alongside those longstanding competitors for the first time with the second season of Severance.

Nielsen’s rankings are based on total minutes viewed and represent U.S. audiences only, combining viewership across connected TVs and select devices. The most-watched shows in the United States in the first half of 2025 are as follows:

Squid Game (Netflix), 15,074 million minutes

Reacher (Prime Video), 13,313 million minutes

The Night Agent (Netflix), 12,219 million minutes

Ginny & Georgia (Netflix), 10,201 million minutes

Severance (‌Apple TV‌+), 9,275 million minutes

1923 (Paramount+), 8,536 million minutes

The Pitt (Max), 8,227 million minutes

The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu), 8,165 million minutes

You (Netflix), 8,097 million minutes

Landman (Paramount+), 7,826 million minutes

Apple’s rise in the rankings coincides with a broader trend; Netflix’s share of the most-watched streaming titles declined from more than 80% in 2021 to just under 50% in the first half of 2025. The figures reflect increasing competition from rivals such as Amazon, HBO, Hulu, Paramount+, and ‌Apple TV‌+, all of which have placed shows in the top 10 so far this year. Disney+, by contrast, has not had a single original series appear in Nielsen’s top 10 to date.

While Netflix remains the most consistent producer of hits overall, with a larger number of top-performing series than any other service, its share of total streaming viewership has plateaued. Nielsen reported that total streaming consumption in the U.S. grew by 6% year-over-year in the first half of 2025, but Netflix’s share of that growth remained flat. Free ad-supported platforms, such as YouTube, Tubi, and the Roku Channel, are increasingly capturing viewers from traditional TV and paid subscription services alike.

Apple does not disclose subscriber figures for ‌Apple TV‌+, but Ampere Analysis estimated in May that the service has surpassed 60 million paying users globally, with the strongest growth occurring in North America and Western Europe over the past 12 months. Apple has renewed Severance for a third season.
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